"Hearty Congratulations to #SakshiMalik for winning a medal in women's wrestling in #Rio2016 and doing India proud," President Mukherjee said in his official Twitter handle.
PM Modi described Sakshi's bronze winning performance as a gift to the country on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and said her feat will inspire the country's sportspersons. "On this very auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, Sakshi Malik, a daughter of India, wins a Bronze & makes all of us very proud," PM Modi said in a tweet.Hearty Congratulations to #SakshiMalik for winning a medal in women's wrestling in #Rio2016 and doing India proud #PresidentMukherjee
- President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 18, 2016
"Sakshi Malik will inspire several sportspersons in the years to come," he said in an another tweet.On this very auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, Sakshi Malik, a daughter of India, wins a Bronze & makes all of us very proud. #Rio2016
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2016
PM Modi also conveyed wishes to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.Sakshi Malik will inspire several sportspersons in the years to come. https://t.co/5aE24BIryT
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2016
Last night, Sakshi ended the country's painful wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games by clinching the bronze in the 58 kg category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over her rival in the play-off bout.
The 23-year-old from Rohtak became only the fourth woman athlete from India to win an Olympic medal as she earned the dramatic win after falling behind 0-5 in the do-or-die bout on day 12.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley applauded Sakshi for her historic feat. "Congrats #SakshiMalik on winning #wrestling bronze at the #Rio2016. She has created history & made the country proud."
Sports Minister Vijay Goel also congratulated Sakshi on her winning the bronze.Congrats #SakshiMalik on winning #wrestling bronze at the #Rio2016 She has created history & made the country proud. pic.twitter.com/ARwEoA20bb
- Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) August 18, 2016
"Congratulations to Sakshi Malik!!!.Wins First #Olympics #Bronze Medal for #IND," Mr Goel tweeted.
"Witnessed Thrilling Match of #wrestling in which Sakshi overcame 5-0 deficit in First Half to win the bout 8-5 in the end," he added.Congratulations to Sakshi Malik!!!.Wins First #Olympics #Bronze Medal for #IND in #Rio2016 #Kudos #proud #wrestling pic.twitter.com/foazEeuYDm
- Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 17, 2016
Congratulating Sakshi, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore said the country was proud of her.Witnessed Thrilling Match of #wrestling in which Sakshi overcame 5-0 deficit in First Half to win the bout 8-5 in the end.#NeverEverQuit
- Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) August 17, 2016
"Congrats #SakshiMalik for the #Bronze @ #Rio2016 . #IND's daughter, we are proud of you.. Well done??."
Congrats #SakshiMalik for the #Bronze @ #Rio2016 . #IND's daughter, we are proud of you.. Well done
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